Winning blow: pawn to d6 (d5·15)
c9-14062Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. d6 a5 32. d7+ Kb7 33. Be4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d6.
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then d7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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